I've read with interest comments that allude to incorrect technique or
misinformation that "some RN's at the bedside" use with or give the BF new
mother.  As a professor of nursing who has a role teaching our future
"BSN's" at the bedside I am trying to communicate to my students more than
the information of breastfeeding.  While knowledge is essential, there is
also the "Art" of working with the BF woman.
I am attempting to collate a collection of "best advice" that experts such
as yourselves would want the student and new practitioner to know re:
helping the BF woman.  These might include but are not limited to:
considerations of environment, your approach to the client, how you
stand/sit,  your voice tone, communication of respect for her that includes
asking her permission before handling her or her babe, the list goes on...
Please email me separately and provide your ten best suggestions for
teaching the Art of Breastfeeding support.  Possibly also include examples
that you find most useful to explain things to clients.  Indicate any
resources that you have found most useful as you mentor new LC's or LLL's.
Any advice you give about what not to do or say?
Your response will be considered to include permission to use your
suggestions in presentations or publications unless you specifically direct
otherwise.
I'll share the compiled wisdom in a later post.
With thanks and great anticipation regarding your creativity and wisdom,

Catherine Hoe Harwood, RN, BSN, MScN, PNS
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